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The sculpture depicts a figure in a dynamic scene set in a woodland or forest. The central figure has long flowing hair and is adorned with various ornaments. The figure is partially clothed and holds a bow in one hand, with another object in the other hand. Surrounding the figure are trees, animals, and other natural elements. The sculpture is made of bronze, giving it a monochrome brownish hue with intricate textures and patterns. The relief sculpture conveys movement and action, with attention to detail, inviting viewers to imagine the scene in a mythological context.
National Gallery of Art · Sculpture
America
German or Netherlandish 17th Century
- Date
- c. 1600/1625
- Medium
- lead alloy
- Dimensions
- overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)
- Classification
- Sculpture · Plaquette
- Accession number
- 2004.118.1
- Credit line
- Gift of Andrew M. Brown
- Time span
- 1551 to 1600
- Department
- CSD
Subjects and terms
- Baroque
- Netherlandish
- German
- place
- allegory
- America
Provenance
(sale, Astarte, Lugano, 24 April 2004, no. 764); Andrew M. Brown, Anchorage; gift 2004 to NGA.
NGA object ID 130228. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.